Month: May 2017

According to Estadao, Duda Melzer is the third generation in the Sirotsky Family to head the RBS Group. He is the grandson of Mauricio Sirotsky Sobrinho. Currently, Duda Melzer is the chairman of the board of directors of RBS Group and is the CEO and Chairman of the company. Apart from heading RBS Group, he is also the founder as well as the CEO at the e.Bricks Digital, which is the technology wing of RBS Group. e.Bricks Digital invests in various technology related ventures and firms and looks out for lucrative opportunities in the digital sector. The company has running business operations in Brazil as well as in the United States.

Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer studied from one of the top universities in Brazil, Pontifical Catholic University. He also did Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School in the United States, and also went on to do a couple of more diploma courses from Harvard. It helped him gain excellent knowledge in the business and finance as well as operational management. As a passionate lover of modern art, Duda Melzer also holds the position of being a director at Mercusol Biennial, which is an international art show held in Brazil.

Before joining RBS Group in the year 2004, Duda Melzer worked extensively in North America. He has the experience of working at popular media companies in the United States, such as Family Communication Network, Box Top Media, and Delphi Corporation. After working for years at various positions in RBS Group, he was finally promoted to the post of Chairman of RBS Group in 2012. He went on to become the Chairman of the board of directors of RBS Group in 2015. Duda Melzer was recently named in the list of top 25 entrepreneurs running family enterprises by the Cambridge Institute for Family Enterprise. He takes his inspiration in business strategies from the famous Harvard Professor and Business Consultant, John Davis.

Betsy Devos is a natural reformist. Back in college, Elisabeth Prince was actively involved with campus politics, which was the beginning of her political activity. Three decades later and now as Mrs. Devos, Betsy has led numerous campaigns and party organizations including being part of various political action committees one of them being the chair of Michigan Republican Party. This reform tendency is something that is common in her family going by how the husband was the Republican nominated Michigan governor candidate in 2006.

The husband and wife follow a solution based approach for both business and political situations. Betsy is the current chair of a privately run multi-company group known as the Windquest Group. The group invests in three fields namely technology, clean energy, and manufacturing. She and her husband founded this company back in 1989. Apart from business ventures, Betsy has pursued a number of reforms through nonprofit channels. She is the chair of Dick and Betsy family foundations, which has many charitable interests. She is a member of various boards both at the local and national levels. She is, however, best known for being a leader in advocating for educational reforms. In fact, she is the leading advocate for a movement called the Educational Choice Movement. She also chairs the American Federation for Children, which shares in these views just as the Alliance for School Choice.

More about the work that Betsy does can be revealed in the summary of her interview with Philanthropy. This interview was about her general involvement in the reform sector of education as well as her choice of focus on school.

Mrs. Betsy Devos is optimistic about the progress of school choice, which was initiated about 50 years ago. She is proud of the statistics that reveal that more than 250000 children are in thirty-three public funded schools, seventeen private choice schools in more than 17 states. This movement is accelerating at a high rate with the number of education choice program students increasing to 40,000. This programs area is also gaining a lot of popularity among the Latinos according to a poll survey. The fact that traditional public schooling systems are failing is why most people continue to be aware of the need for radical reforms in the education system. Read her interview with Philanthropy Table.

Mrs. Devos reveals that her interest in the movement from the time it was declared radical was a gradual process. The desire of the Devos’ to be educational activists happened almost three decades ago when they had school-going children. They visited Potter’s House Christian School and loved what they saw which kept them going back. It is what grew into a support system that became consistent and eventually triggered the great interest in the education reforms.

It has been a few years in the making, but the latest renovations have now been completed, and the Hospital Copa Star has now opened its door to the people of Copacabana in Rio. This now raises the bar for standards in the medical and hospital arena since the Copa Star is as luxurious as it is high-tech sophistication. The building stands 7 stories tall with the integration of the “Smart Hospitality” system throughout which allows for patient autonomy that is not seen anywhere else in the region.

The staff delivers service that simply seems unexpected when compared to the other types of treatment centers that citizens and travelers alike may have already become accustomed to over the years. For starters, all patients are given an iPad as a tool from which they can easily review their data and results as well as being able to quickly call a nurse with the swipe of a few buttons. Doctors can also be alerted and carry on a conversation through the video exquisiteness of the iPad in order to quickly and efficiently assess patient needs and make any recommendations or changes in care as necessary. View the design at RAF Arquitetura.

The Copa Star Hospital is also outfitted with an exclusive software application system which brings a host of new features to the staff in order to make their jobs easier and more accommodating to the stars who decide to have a stay at the spacious facility. The interns have unprecedented ability to carry out such tasks as changing the lighting in a room or open/closing curtains as well as other such measures even without having to make the rounds through patient rooms which might otherwise slow down their work efforts. The proper staff and technology is now present to provide extremely sophisticated surgeries which otherwise would require distant traveling in the past in order to receive similar treatments.

Reviews are already coming in, and it seems that the Hospital Copa Star is rating well up there with some similar 5-star hotels being their closest peers. Latin America has never before seen such innovation in telemedicine, robotic medicine, and complicated neurosurgery becoming available through the intelligent hospital and surgery rooms like never before. And, it is not just a medical mecca for the elite who can pay cash. The Copa Star will have available rooms and services to patients with a myriad of different health insurance plans, and so it is important that people in need of service communicate with the hospital in order to find out what options may be available to them. Read more at scoopnest.com about Copa Star.

Copacabana is now one of the premier spots for healthcare thanks to the opening of this new center, and other areas should look to Hospital Copa Star for inspiration of their own.

The executive chairman of Podcast One Mr. Norman Pattiz and the vice president of Edison Research today released a statement on the results of advertising tests that were conducted on five prominent brands. These consumer brands cut across five broad categories of products and services.

This was the first study of brand recall research associated with podcast advertising. Compiled with the help of Tom Webster, the results provided a broad understanding of the pre-advertisement and post- advertisement of podcast campaign. Through the research study, Edison Research was able to identify the benefits of podcast brand advertising on the behavior of consumers. Learn more about Norman Pattiz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-pattiz

Results of the Research

Details of the reports indicated the following from the five prominent brands that were used in the research study:

Financial services products from a firm gained an additional margin of client preference by 47% after the podcast campaign.

More than 60% of the people who were interviewed on brand recall after the campaign preferred a certain brand from a particular grocery store. This was an additional number to the first figure by 7%.

In the post-study stage, more than a third of all respondents held a positive view of a specified vehicle aftermarket product. This was an increase in the client’s brand preference by 18%.

Additionally, a lawn and gardening product gained an impressive 22% of brand preference after the podcast brand recall.

Product awareness on a specific advertising message for a vehicle aftermarket product shot up by 60%.

Finally, a standard dining restaurant earned a remarkable 76%.

Importantly, it was noted that Edison Research considered it necessary to have three slots of separate research studies to evaluate the effectiveness of podcast advertising. It was evident that most brands had an excellent reputation according to the response of brand consumers. It was also noticeable that some brands were struggling to penetrate the market.

These brands were said to be in the trial stage. To evaluate the effectiveness of all these brands, the campaign was spread over four to six weeks. The advertising frame and mechanism was the same for all brands. According to the results, the research team noted that most consumers preferred the most advertised brands.

Today’s healthcare environment is complex. Not everyone finds it easy to get the managed care assistance they need. That’s where companies like InnovaCare Health come into play. InnovaCare is focused on patient-provider relationships. Their mission is to redefine healthcare management and make it affordable for everyone.

They’ve spent years building and testing sustainable managed care models that are more coordinated, cost-effective, and embrace innovation. Every aspect of their planning and operation centers on quality. They’ll do everything they can to provide quality medical care. That’s why InnovaCare Health always puts its patients first. A good patient-provider relationship always ends in a healthier and enhanced quality of life. Learn more about Innovacare at Businesswire.

Part of redefining the managed care industry is having the right team. InnovaCare’s top-notch leadership team is one of the most accomplished groups of professionals in the industry. Heading InnovaCare’s leadership team is Dr. Richard Shinto, a 20-veteran of managed care.

Dr. Shinto has multiple college degrees, from multiple universities. He’s a graduate of the University of California, The State University of New York, and the University of Redlands. He’s also an accomplished author of several healthcare and clinical medicine articles. He is more than qualified to lead InnovaCare Health.

Currently, Dr. Shinto is President and CEO of InnovaCare, Inc, and CEO of InnovaCare’s Health Plans in Puerto Rico. Before joining InnovaCare in 2012, Dr. Shinto served as President and CEO of Aveta Inc. He was also a member of their management team. His 20 years of experience focused on clinical and operational healthcare.

Prior to working at Aveta, Dr. Shinto worked at numerous institutions. He was once the COO and Chief Medical Officer of Medical Pathways Management Company. He’s also worked at facilities like MedPartners, NAMM, and Cal Optima Health Plan. He even has medical tenure as an internist and pulmonologist. Contact details available at Manta.com.

The Chief Administrative Officer at InnovaCare is Penelope Kokkinides. This is her second time joining InnovaCare. She previously worked as a COO but left to pursue other options. She rejoined the company in 2015. Before rejoining, she worked at Centerlight HealthCare, Touchstone Health, and AmericChoice. She’s one of the best in the industry when it comes to developing new health models.

She specializes in government programs and managed care. Her extensive knowledge and expertise in developing clinical programs and managing health care operations are unparalleled.

Two years ago, a patient named Joseph visited the Lung Institute to have adult stem therapy, https://lunginstitute.com/treatment/. Joseph had been suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, and he wanted to get a long lasting solution. He took the results to a pulmonologist, and they were both shocked by what they discovered. Joseph had been struggling for several years, and it was impossible for many physicians to come up with the cure he needed. During these years, the patient was in oxygen masks twenty-four hours a day, and it was impossible for him to walk up the stairs. Having a good conversation when standing was also a big challenge for him.

Joseph says that his oxygen levels have become steady after the treatment. In an interview, the patient also says that he has not seen or touched oxygen for some time now. Before the lifesaving treatment, Joseph had to use oxygen so that he can survive. A CT scan was also performed on Joseph after the treatment, and it shows that there is no inflammation in the lungs. This means that he is healed, and everyone, including his doctor, is shocked.

This reaction was expected. This is because people suffering from such diseases know that they have a terminal illness, and there is very little hope for them. Physicians from all over the world have been trying their level best to introduce a reliable cure, but they have not succeeded. There is a group that doesn’t believe in stem therapy treatment too. They say that this advancement was done recently, and it cannot be used on patients. Joseph is working hard and showing medics in the world that there is hope for people with terminal lung diseases. He says that it is time for everyone to change their opinions concerning this type of treatment. The Lung Institute was established to provide patients with regenerative cellular therapy. Subscribe to the Lung Institute’s YouTube channel to learn more.

According to statistics by world health organization, cancer cases are increasing by the day. Provision of information on better cancer management practices comes in handy for cancer patients and physicians treating the ailment. Oncotarget is a reputable medical journal that has the editorial inputs of the scientists, Mikhail Blagosklonny of and Andrew V. Gudkov, who both work at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The two medical experts research on the development of cancer treatments and publish their findings on Oncotarget.

The peer-reviewed journal provides information on pathological causes of all types of cancer. The journal also covers possible treatment options available for patients and practitioners. More to this, it offers information on the standards that must be observed to enhance the health status of patients, with intent to improve their quality of life. Download output styles at Endnote.com.

Varying treatment and management options are available considering research indicates that there are different causes of cancer in different persons. The journal explores all the available options to ensure patients and care providers get fully informed on these options. Furthermore, the journal explores the possible outcomes to expect from applying each of the suggested methods.

Research on treatment and care for cancer patients improves rapidly. Oncotarget’s journal explores these emerging treatment options. Information provided widens the scope of choices available to patients by offering regular updates on upgraded treatment options available for patients and healthcare providers. Factual and meaningful information comes in handy for successful treatment. In addition to Mikhail’s and Andrew’s findings, the journal puts out articles from only reliable sources in the medical world. Each of the items posted is intensely scrutinized to ascertain its authenticity by a dedicated team of editors. Providing factual information is a measure to ensure the information given is adequate and resourceful to readers.

Recently, Oncotarget has released publications on subjects beyond oncology such as cardiology, metabolism, cell biology with the intention of providing the medical community and patients with a better understanding and the functionality of the human body in regards to these ailments. The journal provides information free of cost and has the backing of medical professionals such as Zeng Yixin of South China and Garry Melino of Rome. Learn more about Oncotarget at researchgate.net

Madison Street Capital is an international banking firm offering financial services that are tailored to place clients under their services in a position for a global marketplace success. The company is firmly anchored in the values of integrity, excellence, exemplary leadership, and service. Madison Street Capital delivers some corporate financial advisory services which include;

Mergers and acquisitions

Financial opinions

Valuation services for public and private businesses

Madison Capital has a strong work ethic which emphasizes the value of our clients to us, and in so doing we make their goals and objectives for their projects our central focus. Madison Street Capital also recognizes the fact that emerging markets forms the vantage point to provide the opportunity for global growth of our clients. As a result, Madison Street Capital continues to channel significant assets to these markets.

One of the best examples of professionalism and success in the display from Madison Street Capital was in its financial advisor role for ARES Security Corporation. Madison Capital was the sole financial advisor in a transition where the Vienna-based security firm wanted to arrange a minority equity and a subordinated debt investment.

The minority recapitalization was availed by Corbel Structured Equity Partners. ARES Security was a valuable client and especially since the firm deals with sensitive security solutions it was imperative that everything sails through smoothly. Comments made by ARES Security president Ben Eazzetta bore testimony of the good Madison Street Capital reputation;

The report for the 4th edition of the Madison Capital’s hedge fund industry Mergers and Acquisitions overview showed that the number of hedge fund deals that were concluded or announced globally was following a steady upward trend from the year 2014. The hedge fund industry assets were also reported to be at an all-time high rising from a dismal performance of a significant number of hedge fund strategies from two years ago in 2015. While the hedge fund performance was on a dip, institutional investors decided to mitigate the effects by channeling more allocations to alternative asset management with the hopes of getting better returns which would enable them to cushion against the rising costs of liabilities.

Jason Halpern is an American real estate developer who is also the founder of the real estate company called JMH Development LLC. The company has experience in real estate development. It also owns some properties in America. In 2010, he took charge of the family’s enterprise and has since been the Managing Partner.

Jason Halpern with his Working Mates

His family has been in the real estate for over 50 years. In that period, the company has developed and managed various properties in New York. He is from the third generation.

The Company has a team of qualified professionals at any stage of development from strategy, site and building outline, construction, and finally branding and marketing. The company has experience in development of residential, hospitality, office space, and mixed-use properties.

Jason Halpern with Model, Milana and Richard

The Company uses its marketplace knowledge, highly skilled workers, and valuable on-site competence to develop high-quality properties. The Company’s ideology of historic preservation is supported by their focus on reusing and restoring historic properties and sites.

Using his experience together with his vision, Mr. Halpern has been critical in the helping the Company to develop and acquire properties in New York, Las Vegas, and Southern California. The Company has developed innovative and pioneering projects like reuse and renovation of some historic buildings in America.

Jason’s Family

The company has also developed many residential apartments in New York City. They have also developed various Class A commercial offices and properties in high-demand places like Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Miami Beach.

On September 2014, the Company reported about the topping off the Aloft South Beach, in Miami Beach. JMH Development collaborated with Madden Real Estate Ventures to develop the project. The project included reusing the historic Ankara Hotel and construction of a new eight-story tower.

Plaza Construction was announced as the company to carry out the construction while ADD, Inc. would be the architect. Since 2009, no other hotel has been opened in South Beach, and Aloft South Beach will provide larger rooms than other hotels in the area.

Jason’s Own Time

Mr. Halpern said the topping off was a major step in the construction process. The property’s waterfront location will provide its clients with easy access to Lake Pancoast.

Recently, the company successfully finished renovating 184 Kent Avenue leading to the creation of 340 high-class residential houses for rent in Brooklyn. The Company is also behind the development of The Townhouses of Cobble Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Roberto Santiago is an iconic figure in Brazil. That’s because he owns the largest mall in the state of Paraiba. It is one of the largest malls in the country. Ironically, he started his career as a writer. How he ended up as a business entrepreneur is quite a story.

Deeply in love with his country, he set out to blog about the events of the day. His blog began to thrive. He also began to explore entrepreneur interests in shopping malls. He worked on some production freelance work and by 1989, his new career had taken off. Located in Paraiba, Brazil, his mall Roberto Santiago Manaira Shopping is a mecca of shopping, night-life and entertainment.

His mall has 11 movie theaters and some of the best places to eat in the area. The bars make it a great place to meet friends at night and the local cultural festivals are a wonderful way for the locals to enjoy the beautiful place they live. It has been the height of Santiago’s career.

Roberto Santiago grew up in Joao Pessoa and studied at Pio X Marist College and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He felt that there was a great need for better entertainment for the local area. His passion for business and the entrepreneurial spirit that he felt at a deep level allowed him to find the drive to begin the process of creating the largest mall in his hometown.

He began with a few shops and expanded to deal with some of the best eateries in the area. Espaco Gourmet and Waynes helped pave the path. When the addition of movie theaters was added, the project began to catch the attention of the business world in a major way. That led to his current position as one of the largest entrepreneurs in Brazil.

Today, he shares his passion with others by making sizable donations to help better his own community. That speaks highly of Santiago and his commitment to success and the economic growth of his country. His passion and love for Brazil and his hometown of Joao Pessoa. Read more at Blog Do Gordinho.